January, 2019
Volume 5 No. 1
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Newsletter of the Dunlap Public Library District ReDiscover your library. ReDiscover your community.
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Happy New Year and Best Wishes to you and your family for a wonderful 2019 from all of us at Dunlap Public Library!
Youth Services StoryTimes are on winter break but will return!
January Programs
Kids Yoga Thursday, January 10, 10:00
Your child will get an introduction to yoga in this 20-30 minute yoga program. Adults are encouraged to participate with their child! Instructor led. Preschool Playground Wednesday, January 16 and 30 10:00
Harry Potter Movie Showings! January 2-4, 10:00
Enjoy the first three Harry Potter movies on the big screen at the library. Wednesday, January 2 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Thursday, January 3 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Friday, January 4 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban On each of the three days you can enter your name in a drawing to win the matching Harry Potter book in the illustrated edition. Bring a blanket, pillow, and snacks to enjoy the wizarding world! Sign & Sing StoryTime with Communication Junction Tuesday, January 8 and 22, 11:30
Communication Junction visits for an interactive storytime designed to engage your child and encourage their love of books. You’ll also learn a few signs to practice together at home! This program is great for children 0-5. 2
Winter Non-Fiction Bingo January 2-31
Pick up a bingo sheet at the circulation desk and get to reading in the nonfiction section! Complete a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal bingo and have your named placed in a prize drawing. Black out the whole card and earn a second chance at the prize!
Grab your little one and friends to come and enjoy playtime at the library. YA CORNER There will be toys, music, books, and sensory activities. You may even Volunteens manage to have some grown-up conversation! Intended for children 5 Saturday, January 19, 9:00-4:00 Do you need service hours? Drop and under. in and help us get ready for the next month while you rack up some Builders Challenge needed volunteer hours. Thursday, January 24, 4:00 Kids ages kindergarten - fifth grade Teen Advisory Board Meeting can practice their building and Thursday, February 7, 6:00 engineering skills! Five different Join TAB and talk about what YOU stations will be available to try: would like to do at the library. Get Triangle Construction, Spaghetti involved putting on programs, orgaMarshmallow Challenge, Pipe nizing service projects, talking about Cleaner Design, Pom Pom Drop, books and movies, meeting study and Puzzle Piece Build. friends, and eating lots of snacks! Messy Craft: Winter Wonderland Monday, January 28, 10:30
Three winter themed crafts will be offered: A Mitten of Many Colors, Snowman in a Bag, and Beaded Snowflakes. Choose to do one, two, or all!
The library will be closed January 1 and 21 for New Years Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
TAB Winter Giving Tree January 1-31 The library’s Teen Advisory Board is sponsoring a winter clothing drive now through January. TAB will be accepting donations of new and gently used winter apparel in all sizes. The items will be shared with local individuals and families in need.
Adult Services Let’s Play Mah Jongg! Monday, January 7, 14, & 28 1:00-3:00
Learn this ancient Chinese tile-based game with Jan Bishop. If you have a Mah Jongg set, please bring it along!
ComputerTime Wednesday, January 9, 9:30
Need help with Word, Publisher, email, and /or searching the internet? We’ll try to answer your questions!
Knit ‘n’ Stitch Friday, January 11, 10:30
Bring your knitting, crochet, and/or other needlework. Meet new people as you work on a project you bring from home. Open format.
Presented by Deb Clay of College Knowledge College Visits Tuesday, January 15, 6:30
It takes both time and money to tour college campuses. Is it worthwhile? When is the best time to visit? How early should you start? Find out how to develop a strategy for your family. Program ideal for parents with students in grades 8-11 and the students themselves.
ColorTime Wednesday, January 16, 4:30
Did you enjoy coloring as a child? Find that creativity and relaxation again! We will provide designs to color as well as colored pencils. Bring your own coloring pages and supplies, if you wish.
CACTUS Club Creative Artists & Crafters Tackle Unfinished Stuff Club Friday, January 18, 10:00 - Noon
Bring a project to work on, meet others, and share ideas. Bring a friend! Open format.
Rigid Heddle Weaving Rabble Thursday, January 24, 11:00-1:00
Bring your rigid heddle loom, wind a warp, work on a project. If you don’t know what all of this means, join us and we’ll show you! Open format.
Make Your Summer Count for College and Career Thursday, January 17, 6:30
Vounteer? Work? Research? Summer is a great time to explore and gain experience to help determine a career direction. Designed for parents and their students in grades 8-11.
Which Test...ACT or SAT Tuesday, January 22, 6:30-7:30
There’s a new SAT! Why did it change? What is the right time for students to take a standardized test and which do colleges prefer? Most helpful to parents of freshman, sophmores, and juniors and the students themselves.
Tax Efficient Retirement Withdrawal Strategies Tuesday, January 29, 11:30
You may have heard, “It’s not what you earn, it’s what you keep.” No truer words have been spoken, especially when it comes to retirement withdrawal strategies. Incorrect sequencing of drawing down different retirement income sources can have irreversible and devastating consequences. Learn about the importance of strategically planning withdrawal sequencing from tax-deferred, tax-free, and taxable accounts. Learn about the correct sequencing for retirees through specific examples. Presented by Fran McKay of Catalyst Wealth Planning.
Weekly Programs Yoga Mondays & Wednesdays , 5:30 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:30 AM
Never the same twice! Enjoy the diversity of yoga. Instructor led classes. Bring a yoga mat or towel, and a water bottle. No yoga on January 1 or 21.
Mental Aerobics Thursdays, 1:00
Time to stretch your grey matter! Play a variety of brain games to stimulate your mind AND have fun!
Chair Yoga Thursdays, 2:00
Interested in trying yoga, but don’t think your body can? This class is for you! Chairs provided. No mat needed. Wear comfortable clothing. Instructor led.
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Book Clubs Page Turners Book Club Thursday, January 3, 1:00
Become a part of Dunlap Library’s longest running book club! Our first title for the year will be The Flight Attendant by Chris Bohjalian. On February 7 we will be discussing The Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly.
An Hour to Kill Book Club Monday, January 14, 6:30
Lovers of mysteries and thrillers, both fiction and nonfiction, wanted! Join us as we discuss Grist Mill Road by Christopher Yates. On February 11 we will discuss Anatomy of a Scandal by Sarah Vaughan.
Adults and young adults are invited to discuss titles selected from the YA genre. This club will meet every three months. The title for our meeting in March is Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik.
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“Who Picked This?” Book Club Tuesday, January 15, 10:00
This month we are discussing The Other Einstein by Marie Benedict. On February 19 we will be talking about Evelyn, After by Victoria Helen Stone.
We will gather in the library parking lot* at 9:45 and then walk the trail while discussing News of the World by Paulette Jiles. Our next read will be Stranger in the Woods by Michael Kinkel on February 28. *Weather permitting. If the weather is not cooperating then we will meet by the fireplace inside the library.
Interim Director & Adult Services Librarian Melissa Weyeneth mweyeneth@dunlaplibrary. org Head of Circulation Tina Murphy
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Do you like a light and entertaining read? We do too! This month’s cozy book is A Beautiful Blue Death by Charles Finch. Our book for the February 6 meeting will be Sugar and Spite by G.A. McKevett.
Walk -n-Talk Book Club Thursday, January 24, 9:45
YA for All Book Club Tuesday, March 5, 6:30
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Cozy Little Book Club Wednesday, January 9, 11:00
The library offers free downloadable and streaming music through the freegal music service. Listen online through a web browser, or download the (also free) freegal app from the Google Play Store or iTunes! All you need is your Dunlap Public Library card to access your 3 free weekly downloads and hours of streaming music!
